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| Ahhh Durbs.... |
During our December trip to KZN, Byron and I found ourselves with a free day to fill. Hence we decided to take a drive from Hillcrest to Durban as we hadn't really spent much time there for about 7 years. With our wedding day just around the corner, it was a day filled with that lovely little word...nostalgia.
It all began for us in Durbs, 9.5 years ago (22 Oct 2003 to be exact). Both students, we hung out on the cheap, at places like Jack Rabbit's in Glenwood, the Botanical gardens, Papa Joe's and that restaurant on Musgrave Road with the tree growing in the middle of it (cannot for the life of me remember what it was called but I have a feeling it was News Cafe - although it has changed now).
One of the hottest days in December, we literally melted from place to place. Nonetheless I enjoyed revisiting some of our spots and I was able to appreciate just how far we have come as a couple and as individuals since those carefree days in Durbs. I was also surprised at how dodgy some of those places have become...or they may have always been that way! Just goes to show how your standards change once you start earning your own cash!
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| Entrance to the Botanical Gardens: Many Sundays with Pizza were spent underneath these trees. |
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| Some views of Durbs |
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| This used to be a lovely little pizza joint with funky tables outside.... Don't think I'd eat there anymore! |
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| Ah! Good old Jack Rabbits, the tiny pub on the corner. The offical hook-up joint for us! |
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| The table where it all began.... |
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| Enjoying a much needed COLD drink... |
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| ...with the beloved! |
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| We had lunch at 'the restaurant with the tree growing in the middle' which is now Bertoua (capital of Camaroon; meaning 'Life is Good') |
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| The tree of which I speak ;) |
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| Some more much needed, and very delicious COLD drinks! |
It was awesome being in Durbs again. I have so many great memories of young, fun days (and nights) spent there. It's also good to look back and appreciate the journey from there to here and I'm so happy & grateful that I still have the same amazing man I met there, all those years ago!
So much of gushiness! I promise I'll stop now!
Adios
xxx
Looks like a great time! Some stunning pics :)
ReplyDeleteHi Gill ...your memories of Durban sound so lovely, I actually haven't been to any of these places in the city, I have to go check out the 'restaurant with the tree in the middle' next time I am there.
ReplyDeleteI've never been to Durban and I definitely need to change that! Our country just has so many wonderful places (:
ReplyDeleteThank you for your visit!
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome idea - taking a trip down memory lane is so special!!
ReplyDeleteNice to see where it all started for you...
And I LOVE my Durbs x
Hi Gill, hope you're having a great week so far!
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